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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.90 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.90 and 119.73 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.90 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.90 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.90 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 35,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188.65/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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