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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 302.90 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 302.90 and 119.80 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 302.90 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/302.90 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 302.90 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 36,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,287.42/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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