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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 300.71 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 300.71 and 78.89 is: 118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 300.71 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/300.71 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 300.71 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 23,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721.11/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.20

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