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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 293.68 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 293.68 and 119.59 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 293.68 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/293.68 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 293.68 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 35,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,121.19/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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