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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.29, 292.95 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.29, 292.95 and 73.53 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.29 : 292.95 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.29/292.95 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.29x = 292.95 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.29x = 21,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540.61/195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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