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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 318.26 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 318.26 and 90.52 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 318.26 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/318.26 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 318.26 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 28,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808.33/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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