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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.62 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.62 and 56.85 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.62 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.62 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.62 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 16,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.75/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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