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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 289.03 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 289.03 and 55.71 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 289.03 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/289.03 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 289.03 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 16,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102.04/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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