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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 295.95 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 295.95 and 73.93 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 295.95 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/295.95 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 295.95 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 21,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,879.58/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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