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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.70 and 56.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.70 and 56.15 is: 84.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.70 = 56.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.70 = 56.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.70 × 56.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 16,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.93/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.23

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