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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 289.19 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 289.19 and 55.87 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 289.19 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/289.19 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 289.19 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 16,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.77/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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