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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 288.82 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 288.82 and 55.58 is: 83.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 288.82 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/288.82 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 288.82 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 16,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051.24/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.37

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