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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 293.93 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 293.93 and 74.42 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 293.93 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/293.93 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 293.93 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 21,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,873.72/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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