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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 300.48 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 300.48 and 78.66 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 300.48 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/300.48 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 300.48 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 23,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.76/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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