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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 279.07 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 279.07 and 119.34 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 279.07 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/279.07 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 279.07 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 33,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303.07/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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