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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 294.18 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 294.18 and 119.93 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 294.18 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/294.18 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 294.18 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 35,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281.01/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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