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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.71, 289.00 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.71, 289.00 and 55.76 is: 83.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.71 : 289.00 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.71/289.00 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.71x = 289.00 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.71x = 16,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.26/192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.61

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