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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 279.87 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 279.87 and 118.81 is: 163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 279.87 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/279.87 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 279.87 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 33,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251.35/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.95

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