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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 294.12 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 294.12 and 119.89 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 294.12 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/294.12 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 294.12 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 35,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.35/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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