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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 300.93 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 300.93 and 54.38 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 300.93 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/300.93 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 300.93 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 16,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,362.93/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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