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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 293.60 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 293.60 and 74.04 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 293.60 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/293.60 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 293.60 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 21,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738.14/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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