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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 295.09 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 295.09 and 110.25 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 295.09 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/295.09 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 295.09 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 32,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533.40/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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