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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 292.07 and 50.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 292.07 and 50.45 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 292.07 = 50.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/292.07 = 50.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 292.07 × 50.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 14,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733.60/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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