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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 300.25 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 300.25 and 55.89 is: 83.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 300.25 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/300.25 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 300.25 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 16,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782.17/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.84

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