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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.58 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.58 and 104.46 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.58 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.58 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.58 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 30,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,665.90/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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