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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 294.59 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 294.59 and 74.64 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 294.59 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/294.59 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 294.59 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 21,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,987.09/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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