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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.09, 293.92 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.09, 293.92 and 74.30 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.09 : 293.92 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.09/293.92 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.09x = 293.92 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.09x = 21,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,836.60/196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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