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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 293.45 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 293.45 and 73.90 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 293.45 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/293.45 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 293.45 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 21,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.49/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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