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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 279.65 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 279.65 and 119.76 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 279.65 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/279.65 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 279.65 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 33,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,490.29/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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