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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 300.36 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 300.36 and 119.06 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 300.36 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/300.36 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 300.36 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 35,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760.86/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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