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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 300.65 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 300.65 and 78.60 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 300.65 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/300.65 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 300.65 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 23,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629.86/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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