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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 300.98 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 300.98 and 78.88 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 300.98 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/300.98 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 300.98 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 23,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741.30/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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