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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.34 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.34 and 55.95 is: 83.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.34 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.34 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.34 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 16,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804.02/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.91

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