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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.44 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.44 and 78.48 is: 117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.44 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.44 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.44 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 23,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578.14/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.76

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