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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 301.26 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 301.26 and 119.85 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 301.26 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/301.26 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 301.26 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 36,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,106.01/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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