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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 293.95 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 293.95 and 74.15 is: 111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 293.95 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/293.95 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 293.95 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 21,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.39/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.27

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