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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.57, 293.37 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.57, 293.37 and 119.33 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.57 : 293.37 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.57/293.37 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.57x = 293.37 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.57x = 35,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,005.78/212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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