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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.93 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.93 and 49.68 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.93 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.93 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.93 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 14,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451.95/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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