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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 294.58 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 294.58 and 74.73 is: 112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 294.58 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/294.58 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 294.58 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 22,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013.59/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.07

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