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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 279.93 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 279.93 and 118.87 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 279.93 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/279.93 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 279.93 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 33,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,273.88/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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