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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.39 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.39 and 110.24 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.39 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.39 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.39 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 32,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563.79/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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