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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 289.02 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 289.02 and 55.76 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 289.02 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/289.02 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 289.02 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 16,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.21/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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