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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.85 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.85 and 90.16 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.85 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.85 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.85 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 28,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656.56/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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