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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 291.88 and 103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 291.88 and 103.47 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 291.88 = 103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/291.88 = 103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 291.88 × 103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 30,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,200.82/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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