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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 293.60 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 293.60 and 104.56 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 293.60 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/293.60 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 293.60 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 30,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698.82/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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