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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.63 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.63 and 55.49 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.63 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.63 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.63 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 16,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,794.31/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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