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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 289.94 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 289.94 and 56.34 is: 84.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 289.94 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/289.94 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 289.94 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 16,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335.22/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.49

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