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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.66 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.66 and 89.98 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.66 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.66 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.66 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 28,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583.05/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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