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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 299.70 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 299.70 and 118.76 is: 177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 299.70 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/299.70 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 299.70 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 35,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.37/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.86

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