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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 279.90 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 279.90 and 120.01 is: 165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 279.90 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/279.90 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 279.90 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 33,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,590.10/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.57

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