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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.31 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.31 and 63.56 is: 95.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.31 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.31 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.31 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 18,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452.83/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.33

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