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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 294.90 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 294.90 and 110.04 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 294.90 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/294.90 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 294.90 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 32,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451.53/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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