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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 300.32 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 300.32 and 119.62 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 300.32 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/300.32 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 300.32 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 35,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922.18/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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