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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.34, 292.82 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.34, 292.82 and 103.98 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.34 : 292.82 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.34/292.82 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.34x = 292.82 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.34x = 30,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,447.42/195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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