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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 300.34 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 300.34 and 78.58 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 300.34 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/300.34 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 300.34 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 23,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600.01/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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