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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 291.48 and 50.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 291.48 and 50.03 is: 75.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 291.48 = 50.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/291.48 = 50.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 291.48 × 50.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 14,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582.49/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.05

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