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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.56 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.56 and 79.14 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.56 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.56 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.56 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 23,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865.46/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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