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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 303.10 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 303.10 and 55.82 is: 83.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 303.10 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/303.10 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 303.10 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 16,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,919.30/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.72

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