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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 301 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 301 and 78.86 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 301 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/301 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 301 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 23,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.86/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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