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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 300.24 and 55.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 300.24 and 55.85 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 300.24 = 55.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/300.24 = 55.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 300.24 × 55.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 16,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767.17/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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