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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 299.97 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 299.97 and 78.23 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 299.97 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/299.97 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 299.97 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 23,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.65/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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