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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 279 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 279 and 119.30 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 279 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/279 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 279 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 33,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,283.31/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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