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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 295.98 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 295.98 and 110.69 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 295.98 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/295.98 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 295.98 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 32,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,760.55/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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