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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 293.19 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 293.19 and 119.25 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 293.19 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/293.19 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 293.19 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 34,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962.80/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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