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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.43 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.43 and 109.75 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.43 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.43 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.43 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 32,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313.14/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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