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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 300.78 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 300.78 and 109.24 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 300.78 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/300.78 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 300.78 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 32,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857.21/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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