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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 289.71 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 289.71 and 56.24 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 289.71 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/289.71 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 289.71 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 16,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293.29/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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