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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 300.78 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 300.78 and 109.52 is: 164.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 300.78 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/300.78 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 300.78 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 32,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941.05/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.07

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