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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 301.04 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 301.04 and 78.89 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 301.04 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/301.04 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 301.04 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 23,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,749.05/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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