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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 299.98 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 299.98 and 78.36 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 299.98 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/299.98 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 299.98 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 23,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506.43/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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