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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.94, 293.90 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.94, 293.90 and 74.20 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.94 : 293.90 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.94/293.90 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.94x = 293.90 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.94x = 21,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805.54/195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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