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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 294.13 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 294.13 and 74.31 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 294.13 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/294.13 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 294.13 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 21,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856.80/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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