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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 293.36 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 293.36 and 73.87 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 293.36 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/293.36 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 293.36 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 21,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670.50/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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