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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.89, 289.34 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.89, 289.34 and 55.95 is: 83.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.89 : 289.34 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.89/289.34 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.89x = 289.34 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.89x = 16,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188.29/192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.93

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