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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 317.90 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 317.90 and 90.26 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 317.90 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/317.90 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 317.90 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 28,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,693.65/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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