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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 301.24 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 301.24 and 56.55 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 301.24 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/301.24 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 301.24 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 17,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035.12/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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