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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 301.47 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 301.47 and 79.23 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 301.47 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/301.47 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 301.47 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 23,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885.05/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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