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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 295.17 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 295.17 and 110.14 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 295.17 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/295.17 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 295.17 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 32,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.02/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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