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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 291.43 and 50.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 291.43 and 50.01 is: 75.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 291.43 = 50.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/291.43 = 50.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 291.43 × 50.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 14,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574.41/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.01

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