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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.87 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.87 and 78.44 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.87 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.87 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.87 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 23,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756.73/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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