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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 290.96 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 290.96 and 57.03 is: 85.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 290.96 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/290.96 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 290.96 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 16,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.38/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.54

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