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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 301.17 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 301.17 and 85.20 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 301.17 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/301.17 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 301.17 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 25,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.75/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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