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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.92 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.92 and 49.68 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.92 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.92 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.92 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 14,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452.91/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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