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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 318.22 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 318.22 and 90.38 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 318.22 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/318.22 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 318.22 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 28,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760.10/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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