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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 318.18 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 318.18 and 90.40 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 318.18 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/318.18 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 318.18 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 28,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,763.47/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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