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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.54 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.54 and 90.04 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.54 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.54 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.54 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 28,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589.26/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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