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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 278.98 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 278.98 and 118.16 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 278.98 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/278.98 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 278.98 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 32,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,964.28/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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