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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.19, 289.78 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.19, 289.78 and 56.23 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.19 : 289.78 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.19/289.78 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.19x = 289.78 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.19x = 16,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294.69/193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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