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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 293.76 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 293.76 and 119.64 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 293.76 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/293.76 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 293.76 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 35,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145.45/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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