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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.29 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.29 and 119.50 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.29 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.29 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.29 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 33,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375.16/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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