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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 301.29 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 301.29 and 119.45 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 301.29 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/301.29 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 301.29 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 35,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989.84/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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