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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.65 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.65 and 74.79 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.65 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.65 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.65 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 22,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037.06/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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