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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 278.76 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 278.76 and 119.17 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 278.76 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/278.76 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 278.76 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 33,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219.83/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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