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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 317.86 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 317.86 and 90.20 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 317.86 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/317.86 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 317.86 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 28,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.97/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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