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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 289.17 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 289.17 and 55.83 is: 83.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 289.17 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/289.17 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 289.17 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 16,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145.24/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.73

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