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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 279.93 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 279.93 and 119.97 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 279.93 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/279.93 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 279.93 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 33,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583.20/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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