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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 294.04 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 294.04 and 119.80 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 294.04 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/294.04 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 294.04 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 35,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.99/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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