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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.02 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.02 and 110.18 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 295.02 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/295.02 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 295.02 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 32,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503.83/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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