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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.11, 292.49 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.11, 292.49 and 73.37 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.11 : 292.49 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.11/292.49 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.11x = 292.49 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.11x = 21,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,460.36/195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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