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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.44 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.44 and 56.67 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.44 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.44 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.44 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 16,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458.87/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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