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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 289.35 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 289.35 and 55.95 is: 83.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 289.35 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/289.35 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 289.35 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 16,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189.13/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.93

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