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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.01, 287.97 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.01, 287.97 and 55.06 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.01 : 287.97 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.01/287.97 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.01x = 287.97 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.01x = 15,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854.19/192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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