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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 290.08 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 290.08 and 49.11 is: 73.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 290.08 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/290.08 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 290.08 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 14,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245.83/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.66

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