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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 293.01 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 293.01 and 73.56 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 293.01 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/293.01 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 293.01 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 21,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,553.82/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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