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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 296.08 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 296.08 and 110.72 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 296.08 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/296.08 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 296.08 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 32,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780.22/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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