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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 317.88 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 317.88 and 90.44 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 317.88 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/317.88 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 317.88 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 28,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749.07/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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