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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 293.63 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 293.63 and 74.05 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 293.63 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/293.63 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 293.63 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 21,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743.58/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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