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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 289.40 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 289.40 and 56.01 is: 84.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 289.40 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/289.40 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 289.40 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 16,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209.01/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.00

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