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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.79 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.79 and 73.49 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.79 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.79 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.79 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 21,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516.77/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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