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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 280.00 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 280.00 and 120.06 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 280.00 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/280.00 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 280.00 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 33,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,617.85/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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