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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 279.60 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 279.60 and 119.74 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 279.60 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/279.60 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 279.60 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 33,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479.30/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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