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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 301.16 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 301.16 and 118.32 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 301.16 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/301.16 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 301.16 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 35,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633.25/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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