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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 289.77 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 289.77 and 56.23 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 289.77 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/289.77 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 289.77 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 16,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293.77/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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