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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 301.65 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 301.65 and 119.86 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 301.65 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/301.65 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 301.65 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 36,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155.77/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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