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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 292.46 and 50.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 292.46 and 50.69 is: 76.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 292.46 = 50.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/292.46 = 50.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 292.46 × 50.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 14,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824.80/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.04

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