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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 294.03 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 294.03 and 74.23 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 294.03 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/294.03 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 294.03 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 21,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825.11/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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