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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 293.99 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 293.99 and 119.79 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 293.99 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/293.99 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 293.99 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 35,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217.72/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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