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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 300.78 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 300.78 and 115.08 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 300.78 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/300.78 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 300.78 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 34,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613.76/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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