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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 317.85 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 317.85 and 90.08 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 317.85 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/317.85 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 317.85 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 28,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630.00/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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