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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 300.57 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 300.57 and 119.35 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 300.57 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/300.57 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 300.57 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 35,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.03/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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