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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 293.42 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 293.42 and 73.91 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 293.42 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/293.42 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 293.42 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 21,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687.59/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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