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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 279.10 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 279.10 and 119.36 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 279.10 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/279.10 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 279.10 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 33,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314.22/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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