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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 299.92 and 78.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 299.92 and 78.15 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 299.92 = 78.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/299.92 = 78.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 299.92 × 78.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 23,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,438.75/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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