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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 278.84 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 278.84 and 119.21 is: 164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 278.84 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/278.84 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 278.84 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 33,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.42/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.47

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