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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.66 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.66 and 119.08 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.66 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.66 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.66 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 35,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.59/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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