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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.93 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.93 and 78.96 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.93 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.93 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.93 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 23,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,761.43/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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