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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 292.86 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 292.86 and 104 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 292.86 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/292.86 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 292.86 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 30,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,457.44/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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