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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 300.11 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 300.11 and 156.78 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 300.11 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/300.11 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 300.11 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 47,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050.46/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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