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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 294.72 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 294.72 and 111.12 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 294.72 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/294.72 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 294.72 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 32,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.29/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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