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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 290.74 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 290.74 and 47.58 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 290.74 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/290.74 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 290.74 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 13,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,833.11/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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