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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 293.41 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 293.41 and 73.90 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 293.41 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/293.41 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 293.41 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 21,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681.53/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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