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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 300.76 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 300.76 and 77.13 is: 115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 300.76 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/300.76 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 300.76 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 23,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197.43/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.75

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