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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.77 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.77 and 109.98 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.77 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.77 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.77 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 32,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418.25/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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