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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.52 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.52 and 78.65 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.52 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.52 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.52 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 23,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.90/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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