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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.82, 290.67 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.82, 290.67 and 56.83 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.82 : 290.67 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.82/290.67 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.82x = 290.67 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.82x = 16,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518.78/193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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