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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 280.05 and 120.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 280.05 and 120.00 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 280.05 = 120.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/280.05 = 120.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 280.05 × 120.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 33,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,604.60/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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