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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 295.02 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 295.02 and 110.12 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 295.02 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/295.02 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 295.02 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 32,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,487.60/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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