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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 278.51 and 119.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 278.51 and 119.00 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 278.51 = 119.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/278.51 = 119.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 278.51 × 119.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 33,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142.79/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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