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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 300.93 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 300.93 and 77.23 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 300.93 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/300.93 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 300.93 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 23,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240.44/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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