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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.68 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.68 and 119.75 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.68 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.68 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.68 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 33,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489.68/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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