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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 300.22 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 300.22 and 78.33 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 300.22 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/300.22 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 300.22 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 23,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516.01/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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