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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 293.52 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 293.52 and 119.44 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 293.52 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/293.52 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 293.52 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 35,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058.91/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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