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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.22 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.22 and 110.10 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.22 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.22 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.22 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 32,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503.72/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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