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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 292.98 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 292.98 and 104.28 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 292.98 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/292.98 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 292.98 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 30,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551.95/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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