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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 300.96 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 300.96 and 119.58 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 300.96 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/300.96 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 300.96 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 35,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988.80/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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