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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 293.70 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 293.70 and 72.38 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 293.70 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/293.70 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 293.70 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 21,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256.54/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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