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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 295.34 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 295.34 and 111.13 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 295.34 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/295.34 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 295.34 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 32,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,820.58/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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