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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 301.39 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 301.39 and 118.77 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 301.39 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/301.39 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 301.39 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 35,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796.09/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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