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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 299.78 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 299.78 and 118.93 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 299.78 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/299.78 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 299.78 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 35,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652.84/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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