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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 291.35 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 291.35 and 49.94 is: 74.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 291.35 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/291.35 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 291.35 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 14,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550.02/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.92

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