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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.16 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.16 and 90.40 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.16 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.16 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.16 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 28,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761.66/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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