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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.62 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.62 and 74.72 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.62 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.62 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.62 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 22,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012.16/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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