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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 299.93 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 299.93 and 78.16 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 299.93 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/299.93 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 299.93 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 23,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,441.03/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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