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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 301.16 and 79.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 301.16 and 79.00 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 301.16 = 79.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/301.16 = 79.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 301.16 × 79.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 23,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791.08/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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