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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 293.78 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 293.78 and 119.65 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 293.78 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/293.78 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 293.78 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 35,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150.78/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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