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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 290.74 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 290.74 and 49.55 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 290.74 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/290.74 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 290.74 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 14,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405.41/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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