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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 279.86 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 279.86 and 119.97 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 279.86 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/279.86 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 279.86 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 33,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,575.10/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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