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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.90 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.90 and 90.22 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.90 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.90 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.90 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 28,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680.94/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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