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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 279.78 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 279.78 and 119.86 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 279.78 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/279.78 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 279.78 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 33,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534.43/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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