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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 293.54 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 293.54 and 104.64 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 293.54 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/293.54 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 293.54 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 30,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,715.50/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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