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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.54 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.54 and 78.66 is: 117.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.54 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.54 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.54 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 23,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,640.48/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.93

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