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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 318.20 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 318.20 and 90.41 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 318.20 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/318.20 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 318.20 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 28,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,766.42/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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