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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 295.52 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 295.52 and 110.34 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 295.52 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/295.52 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 295.52 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 32,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607.13/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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