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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 279.50 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 279.50 and 119.67 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 279.50 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/279.50 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 279.50 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 33,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447.17/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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