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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.66 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.66 and 56.84 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.66 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.66 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.66 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 16,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,519.38/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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