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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.86 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.86 and 103.83 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.86 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.86 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.86 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 30,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,407.65/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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