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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 280 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 280 and 119.98 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 280 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/280 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 280 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 33,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594.40/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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