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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.70 and 48.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.70 and 48.85 is: 73.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.70 = 48.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.70 = 48.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.70 × 48.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 14,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150.88/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.27

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