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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 293.21 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 293.21 and 119.23 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 293.21 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/293.21 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 293.21 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 34,959.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959.43/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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