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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 278.95 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 278.95 and 119.27 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 278.95 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/278.95 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 278.95 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 33,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.67/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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