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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 291.31 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 291.31 and 49.93 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 291.31 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/291.31 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 291.31 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 14,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544.26/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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