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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 292.98 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 292.98 and 73.59 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 292.98 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/292.98 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 292.98 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 21,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559.66/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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