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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.37 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.37 and 56.63 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.37 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.37 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.37 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 16,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,444.38/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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