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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 294.53 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 294.53 and 74.58 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 294.53 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/294.53 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 294.53 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 21,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,966.23/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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