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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 299.83 and 78.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 299.83 and 78.17 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 299.83 = 78.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/299.83 = 78.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 299.83 × 78.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 23,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,437.71/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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