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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 294.95 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 294.95 and 73.26 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 294.95 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/294.95 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 294.95 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 21,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607.67/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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