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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 292.86 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 292.86 and 104.06 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 292.86 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/292.86 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 292.86 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 30,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473.55/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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