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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.22 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.22 and 56.58 is: 84.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.22 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.22 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.22 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 16,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420.65/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.85

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