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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.79, 299.70 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.79, 299.70 and 55.50 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.79 : 299.70 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.79/299.70 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.79x = 299.70 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.79x = 16,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.35/199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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