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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 293.17 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 293.17 and 73.68 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 293.17 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/293.17 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 293.17 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 21,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599.12/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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