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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 301.17 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 301.17 and 119.79 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 301.17 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/301.17 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 301.17 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 36,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,076.56/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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