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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 292.71 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 292.71 and 73.39 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 292.71 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/292.71 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 292.71 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 21,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,481.26/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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