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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 300.97 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 300.97 and 118.95 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 300.97 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/300.97 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 300.97 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 35,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,799.03/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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