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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 292.63 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 292.63 and 73.44 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 292.63 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/292.63 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 292.63 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 21,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.75/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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