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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 290.13 and 56.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 290.13 and 56.49 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 290.13 = 56.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/290.13 = 56.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 290.13 × 56.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 16,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.44/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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