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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 295.46 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 295.46 and 110.71 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 295.46 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/295.46 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 295.46 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 32,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,708.35/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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