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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.25 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.25 and 74.44 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.25 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.25 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.25 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 21,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903.97/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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