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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.42 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.42 and 55.99 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.42 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.42 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.42 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 16,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205.16/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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