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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 290.76 and 49.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 290.76 and 49.57 is: 74.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 290.76 = 49.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/290.76 = 49.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 290.76 × 49.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 14,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,412.97/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.36

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