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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.21, 294.36 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.21, 294.36 and 74.47 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.21 : 294.36 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.21/294.36 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.21x = 294.36 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.21x = 21,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,920.99/196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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