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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 296.28 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 296.28 and 110.85 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 296.28 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/296.28 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 296.28 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 32,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,842.64/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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