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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.73, 293.33 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.73, 293.33 and 73.87 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.73 : 293.33 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.73/293.33 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.73x = 293.33 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.73x = 21,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668.29/195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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