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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 293.20 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 293.20 and 119.25 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 293.20 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/293.20 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 293.20 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 34,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.10/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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