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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 294.87 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 294.87 and 110.03 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 294.87 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/294.87 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 294.87 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 32,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,443.35/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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