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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 290.87 and 56.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 290.87 and 56.95 is: 85.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 290.87 = 56.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/290.87 = 56.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 290.87 × 56.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 16,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566.17/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.43

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