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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 290.94 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 290.94 and 56.97 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 290.94 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/290.94 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 290.94 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 16,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573.55/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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