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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 293.45 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 293.45 and 73.89 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 293.45 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/293.45 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 293.45 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 21,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683.02/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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