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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.87, 317.74 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.87, 317.74 and 90.06 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.87 : 317.74 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.87/317.74 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.87x = 317.74 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.87x = 28,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.66/211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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