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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 301.22 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 301.22 and 79.18 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 301.22 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/301.22 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 301.22 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 23,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.60/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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