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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 294.58 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 294.58 and 74.68 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 294.58 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/294.58 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 294.58 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 21,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999.23/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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