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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.19, 294.15 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.19, 294.15 and 119.93 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.19 : 294.15 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.19/294.15 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.19x = 294.15 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.19x = 35,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,276.67/213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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