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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.34, 293.02 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.34, 293.02 and 73.56 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.34 : 293.02 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.34/293.02 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.34x = 293.02 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.34x = 21,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554.55/195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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