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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 293.36 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 293.36 and 73.73 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 293.36 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/293.36 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 293.36 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 21,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.60/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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