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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 278.84 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 278.84 and 119.15 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 278.84 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/278.84 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 278.84 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 33,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221.80/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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