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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 278.87 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 278.87 and 119.19 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 278.87 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/278.87 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 278.87 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 33,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,238.81/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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