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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 290.62 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 290.62 and 56.80 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 290.62 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/290.62 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 290.62 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 16,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507.65/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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