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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 294.41 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 294.41 and 109.61 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 294.41 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/294.41 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 294.41 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 32,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270.40/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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