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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 302.85 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 302.85 and 55.67 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 302.85 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/302.85 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 302.85 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 16,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860.98/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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