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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 295.18 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 295.18 and 110.15 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 295.18 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/295.18 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 295.18 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 32,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514.08/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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