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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 290.78 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 290.78 and 49.58 is: 74.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 290.78 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/290.78 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 290.78 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 14,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416.87/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.37

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