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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 293.88 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 293.88 and 74.22 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 293.88 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/293.88 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 293.88 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 21,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811.77/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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