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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.11 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.11 and 55.79 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.11 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.11 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.11 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 16,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130.17/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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