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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 318.02 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 318.02 and 90.27 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 318.02 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/318.02 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 318.02 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 28,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707.21/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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