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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 279.94 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 279.94 and 120 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 279.94 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/279.94 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 279.94 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 33,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592.80/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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