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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 300.47 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 300.47 and 119.68 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 300.47 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/300.47 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 300.47 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 35,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,958.90/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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