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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 300.38 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 300.38 and 78.60 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 300.38 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/300.38 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 300.38 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 23,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609.48/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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