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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.33, 279.18 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.33, 279.18 and 119.42 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.33 : 279.18 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.33/279.18 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.33x = 279.18 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.33x = 33,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,340.37/202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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