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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 293.46 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 293.46 and 73.88 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 293.46 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/293.46 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 293.46 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 21,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,680.82/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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