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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 290.49 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 290.49 and 56.69 is: 85.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 290.49 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/290.49 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 290.49 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 16,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,468.60/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.04

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