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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 301.20 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 301.20 and 78.98 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 301.20 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/301.20 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 301.20 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 23,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788.78/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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