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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 318.92 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 318.92 and 119.76 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 318.92 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/318.92 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 318.92 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 38,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193.86/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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