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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.53 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.53 and 90.03 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.53 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.53 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.53 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 28,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,587.23/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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