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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 293.92 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 293.92 and 72.56 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 293.92 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/293.92 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 293.92 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 21,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327.90/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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