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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 290.97 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 290.97 and 49.70 is: 74.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 290.97 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/290.97 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 290.97 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 14,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,459.75/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.54

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