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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 290.39 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 290.39 and 56.69 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 290.39 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/290.39 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 290.39 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 16,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461.78/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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