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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 300.76 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 300.76 and 119.36 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 300.76 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/300.76 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 300.76 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 35,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,898.71/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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