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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 294.66 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 294.66 and 74.76 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 294.66 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/294.66 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 294.66 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 22,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028.78/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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