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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 299.85 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 299.85 and 55.65 is: 83.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 299.85 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/299.85 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 299.85 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 16,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686.65/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.46

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