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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 296.12 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 296.12 and 110.97 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 296.12 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/296.12 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 296.12 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 32,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,860.71/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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