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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 291.85 and 50.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 291.85 and 50.29 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 291.85 = 50.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/291.85 = 50.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 291.85 × 50.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 14,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675.68/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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