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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 299.78 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 299.78 and 102.48 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 299.78 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/299.78 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 299.78 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 30,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,720.94/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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