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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 290.91 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 290.91 and 57.05 is: 85.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 290.91 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/290.91 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 290.91 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 16,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,594.96/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.55

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