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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.33 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.33 and 74.43 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.33 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.33 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.33 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 21,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,906.98/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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