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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 279.79 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 279.79 and 119.89 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 279.79 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/279.79 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 279.79 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 33,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,542.84/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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