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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 278.78 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 278.78 and 119.08 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 278.78 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/278.78 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 278.78 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 33,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197.12/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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