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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 292.94 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 292.94 and 73.49 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 292.94 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/292.94 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 292.94 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 21,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528.16/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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