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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 317.53 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 317.53 and 90.17 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 317.53 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/317.53 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 317.53 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 28,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,632.59/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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