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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.39 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.39 and 49.31 is: 73.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.39 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.39 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.39 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 14,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,319.61/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.96

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