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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 294.05 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 294.05 and 74.31 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 294.05 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/294.05 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 294.05 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 21,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,850.86/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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