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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 292.88 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 292.88 and 73.45 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 292.88 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/292.88 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 292.88 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 21,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510.20/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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