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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 294.75 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 294.75 and 74.80 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 294.75 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/294.75 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 294.75 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 22,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,047.30/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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