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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 294.55 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 294.55 and 74.63 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 294.55 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/294.55 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 294.55 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 21,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982.27/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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