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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.32 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.32 and 74.52 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.32 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.32 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.32 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 21,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932.35/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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