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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 292.26 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 292.26 and 50.58 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 292.26 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/292.26 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 292.26 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 14,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782.51/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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