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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 293.46 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 293.46 and 119.44 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 293.46 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/293.46 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 293.46 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 35,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050.86/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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