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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 295.86 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 295.86 and 110.54 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 295.86 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/295.86 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 295.86 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 32,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.89/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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