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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 278.65 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 278.65 and 119.10 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 278.65 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/278.65 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 278.65 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 33,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186.62/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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