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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 292.92 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 292.92 and 104.24 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 292.92 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/292.92 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 292.92 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 30,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,533.98/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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