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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 293.38 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 293.38 and 73.79 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 293.38 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/293.38 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 293.38 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 21,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648.51/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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