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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.57 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.57 and 74.68 is: 111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.57 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.57 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.57 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 21,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998.49/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.95

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