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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 293.80 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 293.80 and 119.66 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 293.80 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/293.80 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 293.80 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 35,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156.11/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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