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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.29, 300.30 and 78.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.29, 300.30 and 78.57 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.29 : 300.30 = 78.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.29/300.30 = 78.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.29x = 300.30 × 78.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.29x = 23,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594.57/200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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