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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 288.92 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 288.92 and 55.62 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 288.92 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/288.92 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 288.92 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 16,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070.95/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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