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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 294.11 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 294.11 and 119.87 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 294.11 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/294.11 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 294.11 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 35,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255.10/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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