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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.26 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.26 and 119.56 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.26 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.26 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.26 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 36,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,018.65/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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