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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 293.16 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 293.16 and 119.18 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 293.16 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/293.16 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 293.16 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 34,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,937.34/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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