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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 289.08 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 289.08 and 55.74 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 289.08 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/289.08 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 289.08 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 16,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.43/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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