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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 300.64 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 300.64 and 78.68 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 300.64 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/300.64 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 300.64 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 23,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654.36/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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