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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 300.17 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 300.17 and 55.83 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 300.17 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/300.17 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 300.17 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 16,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758.63/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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