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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.19 and 56.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.19 and 56.53 is: 84.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.19 = 56.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.19 = 56.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.19 × 56.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 16,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404.44/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.77

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