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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.88 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.88 and 104.72 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.88 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.88 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.88 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 30,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774.27/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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