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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.21, 278.96 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.21, 278.96 and 119.26 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.21 : 278.96 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.21/278.96 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.21x = 278.96 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.21x = 33,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.17/202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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