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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 318 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 318 and 90.40 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 318 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/318 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 318 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 28,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,747.20/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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