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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 294.92 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 294.92 and 110.96 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 294.92 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/294.92 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 294.92 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 32,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.32/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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