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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.73 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.73 and 119.07 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.73 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.73 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.73 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 33,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188.38/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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