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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 293.68 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 293.68 and 72.35 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 293.68 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/293.68 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 293.68 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 21,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,247.06/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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