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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 293.12 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 293.12 and 73.76 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 293.12 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/293.12 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 293.12 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 21,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618.70/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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