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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 292.83 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 292.83 and 118.95 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 292.83 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/292.83 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 292.83 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 34,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832.90/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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