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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 279.97 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 279.97 and 119.91 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 279.97 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/279.97 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 279.97 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 33,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.30/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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