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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 301.66 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 301.66 and 119.84 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 301.66 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/301.66 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 301.66 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 36,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149.13/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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