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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 290.96 and 49.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 290.96 and 49.69 is: 74.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 290.96 = 49.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/290.96 = 49.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 290.96 × 49.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 14,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.10/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.54

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