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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 292.95 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 292.95 and 73.60 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 292.95 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/292.95 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 292.95 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 21,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561.12/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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