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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 289.32 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 289.32 and 55.96 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 289.32 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/289.32 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 289.32 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 16,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,190.35/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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