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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 302.83 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 302.83 and 119.81 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 302.83 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/302.83 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 302.83 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 36,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,282.52/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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