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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 290.15 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 290.15 and 56.52 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 290.15 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/290.15 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 290.15 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 16,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399.42/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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