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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 299.26 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 299.26 and 55.22 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 299.26 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/299.26 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 299.26 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 16,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525.14/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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