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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 293.42 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 293.42 and 104.45 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 293.42 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/293.42 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 293.42 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 30,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.51/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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