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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 292.99 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 292.99 and 73.56 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 292.99 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/292.99 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 292.99 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 21,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552.34/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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