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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.85 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.85 and 109.90 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.85 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.85 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.85 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 32,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.02/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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