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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.98, 299.94 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.98, 299.94 and 55.68 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.98 : 299.94 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.98/299.94 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.98x = 299.94 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.98x = 16,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700.66/199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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