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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 295.40 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 295.40 and 73.55 is: 110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 295.40 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/295.40 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 295.40 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 21,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726.67/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.37

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