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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.34 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.34 and 119.64 is: 179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.34 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.34 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.34 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 38,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087.54/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.30

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