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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.78 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.78 and 90.34 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.78 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.78 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.78 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 28,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,708.25/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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