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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 294.96 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 294.96 and 110.08 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 294.96 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/294.96 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 294.96 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 32,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469.20/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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