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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 294.01 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 294.01 and 74.35 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 294.01 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/294.01 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 294.01 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 21,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860.24/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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