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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.60 and 56.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.60 and 56.74 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.60 = 56.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.60 = 56.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.60 × 56.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 16,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.82/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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