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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 300.35 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 300.35 and 55.94 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 300.35 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/300.35 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 300.35 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 16,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800.55/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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