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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 299.60 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 299.60 and 55.44 is: 83.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 299.60 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/299.60 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 299.60 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 16,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609.82/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.16

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