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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 290.20 and 56.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 290.20 and 56.47 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 290.20 = 56.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/290.20 = 56.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 290.20 × 56.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 16,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,388.92/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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