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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 280.02 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 280.02 and 120.04 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 280.02 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/280.02 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 280.02 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 33,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,613.60/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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