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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 293.04 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 293.04 and 119.12 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 293.04 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/293.04 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 293.04 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 34,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,905.46/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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