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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 278.86 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 278.86 and 119.25 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 278.86 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/278.86 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 278.86 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 33,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,253.46/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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