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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 293.83 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 293.83 and 104.42 is: 156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 293.83 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/293.83 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 293.83 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 30,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679.74/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.67

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