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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 280.05 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 280.05 and 119.99 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 280.05 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/280.05 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 280.05 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 33,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,603.20/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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