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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 279.17 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 279.17 and 119.40 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 279.17 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/279.17 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 279.17 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 33,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.30/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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