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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 300.11 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 300.11 and 78.27 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 300.11 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/300.11 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 300.11 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 23,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,489.22/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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