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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.65 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.65 and 48.82 is: 73.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.65 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.65 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.65 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 14,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139.02/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.22

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