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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 301.02 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 301.02 and 101.93 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 301.02 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/301.02 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 301.02 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 30,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,681.08/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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