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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197, 295.61 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197, 295.61 and 110.41 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 295.61 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/295.61 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 295.61 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 32,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638.30/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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