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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 300.24 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 300.24 and 118.91 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 300.24 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/300.24 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 300.24 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 35,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701.54/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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