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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 290.59 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 290.59 and 49.44 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 290.59 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/290.59 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 290.59 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 14,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,366.77/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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