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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 301.24 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 301.24 and 119.12 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 301.24 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/301.24 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 301.24 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 35,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881.61/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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