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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.36 and 50.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.36 and 50.63 is: 75.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.36 = 50.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.36 = 50.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.36 × 50.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 14,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800.69/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.94

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