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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 300.96 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 300.96 and 119.88 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 300.96 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/300.96 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 300.96 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 36,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079.08/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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