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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 293.59 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 293.59 and 104.29 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 293.59 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/293.59 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 293.59 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 30,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617.90/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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