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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 301.28 and 79.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 301.28 and 79.06 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 301.28 = 79.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/301.28 = 79.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 301.28 × 79.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 23,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818.05/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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