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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 317.90 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 317.90 and 90.13 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 317.90 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/317.90 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 317.90 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 28,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,652.95/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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