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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290.38 and 56.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290.38 and 56.61 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290.38 = 56.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290.38 = 56.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290.38 × 56.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 16,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438.27/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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