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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 300.82 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 300.82 and 78.82 is: 118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 300.82 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/300.82 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 300.82 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 23,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,710.63/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.20

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