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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.27, 279.14 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.27, 279.14 and 119.37 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.27 : 279.14 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.27/279.14 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.27x = 279.14 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.27x = 33,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320.94/202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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