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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 293.17 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 293.17 and 119.22 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 293.17 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/293.17 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 293.17 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 34,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950.26/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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