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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.80 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.80 and 119.88 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.80 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.80 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.80 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 33,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541.82/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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