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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 293.93 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 293.93 and 104.55 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 293.93 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/293.93 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 293.93 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 30,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,730.38/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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