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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 279.50 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 279.50 and 119.72 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 279.50 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/279.50 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 279.50 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 33,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,460.55/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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