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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 300.78 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 300.78 and 109.51 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 300.78 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/300.78 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 300.78 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 32,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938.42/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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