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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 301.40 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 301.40 and 79.16 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 301.40 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/301.40 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 301.40 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 23,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,856.92/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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