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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.18, 292.74 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.18, 292.74 and 73.41 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.18 : 292.74 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.18/292.74 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.18x = 292.74 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.18x = 21,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.04/195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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