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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 301.01 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 301.01 and 119.30 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 301.01 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/301.01 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 301.01 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 35,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910.49/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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