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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.89 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.89 and 74.17 is: 111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.89 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.89 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.89 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 21,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797.82/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.26

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