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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.90 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.90 and 49.66 is: 74.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.90 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.90 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.90 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 14,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445.49/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.48

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