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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 296.28 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 296.28 and 110.80 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 296.28 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/296.28 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 296.28 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 32,827.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,827.82/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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