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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 292.15 and 50.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 292.15 and 50.49 is: 75.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 292.15 = 50.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/292.15 = 50.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 292.15 × 50.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 14,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,750.72/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.73

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