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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.93, 289.34 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.93, 289.34 and 55.98 is: 83.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.93 : 289.34 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.93/289.34 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.93x = 289.34 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.93x = 16,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196.97/192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.95

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