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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 293.27 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 293.27 and 119.27 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 293.27 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/293.27 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 293.27 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 34,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,977.72/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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