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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.94 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.94 and 74.19 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.94 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.94 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.94 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 21,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807.41/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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