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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 289.17 and 55.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 289.17 and 55.85 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 289.17 = 55.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/289.17 = 55.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 289.17 × 55.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 16,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150.73/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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