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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 290.71 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 290.71 and 56.81 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 290.71 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/290.71 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 290.71 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 16,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.95/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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