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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.10 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.10 and 73.40 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 295.10 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/295.10 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 295.10 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 21,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660.34/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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