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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 299.90 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 299.90 and 118.88 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 299.90 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/299.90 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 299.90 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 35,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652.11/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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