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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 317.82 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 317.82 and 90.11 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 317.82 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/317.82 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 317.82 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 28,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,636.72/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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