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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 300.60 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 300.60 and 119.60 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 300.60 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/300.60 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 300.60 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 35,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,951.76/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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