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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 293.52 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 293.52 and 104.32 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 293.52 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/293.52 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 293.52 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 30,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620.01/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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