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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 293.55 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 293.55 and 119.47 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 293.55 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/293.55 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 293.55 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 35,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070.42/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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