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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 291.25 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 291.25 and 49.88 is: 74.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 291.25 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/291.25 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 291.25 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 14,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526.16/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.81

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