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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 317.78 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 317.78 and 90.11 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 317.78 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/317.78 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 317.78 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 28,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633.12/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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