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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 300.28 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 300.28 and 55.92 is: 83.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 300.28 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/300.28 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 300.28 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 16,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.66/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.88

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