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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 300.85 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 300.85 and 56.27 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 300.85 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/300.85 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 300.85 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 16,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928.83/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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