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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.33, 279.21 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.33, 279.21 and 119.45 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.33 : 279.21 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.33/279.21 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.33x = 279.21 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.33x = 33,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350.24/202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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