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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.31 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.31 and 79.17 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.31 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.31 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.31 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 23,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854.71/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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