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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 293.16 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 293.16 and 102.78 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 293.16 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/293.16 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 293.16 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 30,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,130.98/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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