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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 292.87 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 292.87 and 73.60 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 292.87 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/292.87 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 292.87 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 21,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555.23/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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