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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 302.30 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 302.30 and 55.26 is: 82.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 302.30 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/302.30 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 302.30 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 16,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,705.10/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.90

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