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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.33, 294.58 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.33, 294.58 and 74.63 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.33 : 294.58 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.33/294.58 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.33x = 294.58 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.33x = 21,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,984.51/196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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