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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 291.72 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 291.72 and 50.19 is: 75.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 291.72 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/291.72 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 291.72 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 14,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,641.43/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.29

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