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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 279.90 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 279.90 and 119.94 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 279.90 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/279.90 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 279.90 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 33,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.21/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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