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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.57 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.57 and 104.48 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.57 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.57 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.57 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 30,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,672.19/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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