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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 294.73 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 294.73 and 74.76 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 294.73 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/294.73 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 294.73 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 22,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034.80/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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