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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.29 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.29 and 118.65 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.29 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.29 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.29 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 35,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628.82/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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