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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.38 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.38 and 55.94 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.38 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.38 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.38 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 16,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802.51/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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