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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.13 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.13 and 55.79 is: 83.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.13 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.13 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.13 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 16,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128.84/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.68

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