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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 293.55 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 293.55 and 119.48 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 293.55 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/293.55 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 293.55 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 35,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071.77/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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