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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 289.23 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 289.23 and 55.83 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 289.23 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/289.23 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 289.23 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 16,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148.59/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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