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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 279.22 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 279.22 and 119.44 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 279.22 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/279.22 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 279.22 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 33,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350.04/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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