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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.54 and 50.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.54 and 50.74 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.54 = 50.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.54 = 50.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.54 × 50.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 14,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842.02/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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