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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.23 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.23 and 110.20 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.23 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.23 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.23 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 32,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.35/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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