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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290.42 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290.42 and 56.62 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290.42 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290.42 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290.42 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 16,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443.58/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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