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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 301.13 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 301.13 and 78.95 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 301.13 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/301.13 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 301.13 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 23,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,773.80/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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