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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 300.55 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 300.55 and 78.59 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 300.55 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/300.55 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 300.55 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 23,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618.53/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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