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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 294.06 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 294.06 and 74.32 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 294.06 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/294.06 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 294.06 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 21,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.54/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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