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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.81 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.81 and 73.54 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.81 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.81 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.81 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 21,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532.33/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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