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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 301.36 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 301.36 and 79.20 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 301.36 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/301.36 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 301.36 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 23,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,867.71/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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