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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 293.86 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 293.86 and 74.25 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 293.86 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/293.86 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 293.86 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 21,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,819.11/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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