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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.66 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.66 and 78.84 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.66 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.66 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.66 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 23,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704.03/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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