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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 279.11 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 279.11 and 119.35 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 279.11 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/279.11 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 279.11 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 33,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311.78/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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