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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.25, 292.69 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.25, 292.69 and 73.50 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.25 : 292.69 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.25/292.69 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.25x = 292.69 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.25x = 21,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.72/195.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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