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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 288.76 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 288.76 and 55.56 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 288.76 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/288.76 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 288.76 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 16,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043.51/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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