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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 300.69 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 300.69 and 119.87 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 300.69 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/300.69 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 300.69 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 36,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,042.21/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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