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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.74 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.74 and 104.65 is: 157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.74 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.74 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.74 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 30,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741.14/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.02

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