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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 293.66 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 293.66 and 119.57 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 293.66 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/293.66 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 293.66 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 35,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.93/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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