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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 295.49 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 295.49 and 110.37 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 295.49 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/295.49 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 295.49 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 32,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.23/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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