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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.74 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.74 and 90.84 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.74 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.74 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.74 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 28,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954.34/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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