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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.14 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.14 and 119.93 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.14 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.14 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.14 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 35,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.04/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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