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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 279.30 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 279.30 and 119.57 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 279.30 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/279.30 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 279.30 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 33,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395.30/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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