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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 279.31 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 279.31 and 119.49 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 279.31 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/279.31 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 279.31 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 33,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374.75/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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