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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 293.03 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 293.03 and 119.08 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 293.03 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/293.03 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 293.03 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 34,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893.58/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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