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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.57, 279.54 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.57, 279.54 and 119.68 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.57 : 279.54 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.57/279.54 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.57x = 279.54 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.57x = 33,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,456.55/202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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