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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.66 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.66 and 56.14 is: 84.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.66 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.66 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.66 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 16,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261.51/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.22

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