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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 290.42 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 290.42 and 49.34 is: 74.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 290.42 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/290.42 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 290.42 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 14,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,329.32/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.00

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