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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.99, 292.79 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.99, 292.79 and 103.79 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.99 : 292.79 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.99/292.79 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.99x = 292.79 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.99x = 30,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,386.69/194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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