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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 293.15 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 293.15 and 73.71 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 293.15 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/293.15 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 293.15 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 21,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607.72/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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