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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 294.36 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 294.36 and 74.46 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 294.36 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/294.36 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 294.36 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 21,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,918.05/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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