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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 314.43 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 314.43 and 55.55 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 314.43 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/314.43 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 314.43 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 17,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465.01/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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