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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 317.98 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 317.98 and 90.22 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 317.98 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/317.98 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 317.98 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 28,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,688.16/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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