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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 293.33 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 293.33 and 104.27 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 293.33 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/293.33 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 293.33 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 30,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585.00/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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