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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 294.27 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 294.27 and 74.43 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 294.27 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/294.27 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 294.27 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 21,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902.52/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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