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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 292.94 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 292.94 and 73.49 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 292.94 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/292.94 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 292.94 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 21,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,526.33/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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