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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 295.23 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 295.23 and 73.46 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 295.23 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/295.23 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 295.23 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 21,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687.04/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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