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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 293.62 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 293.62 and 74.06 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 293.62 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/293.62 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 293.62 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 21,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,745.50/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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