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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 317.85 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 317.85 and 90.14 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 317.85 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/317.85 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 317.85 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 28,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651.00/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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