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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.30, 294.41 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.30, 294.41 and 74.49 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.30 : 294.41 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.30/294.41 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.30x = 294.41 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.30x = 21,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,931.96/196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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