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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 294.64 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 294.64 and 74.62 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 294.64 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/294.64 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 294.64 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 21,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,985.11/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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