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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 293.68 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 293.68 and 119.56 is: 164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 293.68 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/293.68 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 293.68 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 35,111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111.25/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.99

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