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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 279.83 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 279.83 and 119.89 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 279.83 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/279.83 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 279.83 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 33,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,549.52/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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