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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 290.87 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 290.87 and 49.64 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 290.87 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/290.87 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 290.87 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 14,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437.46/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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