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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 300.18 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 300.18 and 118.92 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 300.18 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/300.18 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 300.18 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 35,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,697.41/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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