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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.21, 303.34 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.21, 303.34 and 55.97 is: 83.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.21 : 303.34 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.21/303.34 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.21x = 303.34 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.21x = 16,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977.94/202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.96

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