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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 318.06 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 318.06 and 90.21 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 318.06 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/318.06 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 318.06 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 28,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,692.19/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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