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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 318.03 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 318.03 and 90.25 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 318.03 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/318.03 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 318.03 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 28,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,701.41/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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