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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 295.53 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 295.53 and 110.28 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 295.53 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/295.53 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 295.53 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 32,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590.08/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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