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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 301.58 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 301.58 and 119.64 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 301.58 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/301.58 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 301.58 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 36,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,081.03/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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