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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 293.84 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 293.84 and 119.69 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 293.84 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/293.84 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 293.84 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 35,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167.64/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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