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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.73 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.73 and 56.83 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.73 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.73 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.73 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 16,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.46/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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