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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.20 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.20 and 119.46 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.20 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.20 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.20 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 33,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352.34/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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