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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 293.06 and 119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 293.06 and 119.11 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 293.06 = 119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/293.06 = 119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 293.06 × 119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 34,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,906.38/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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