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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 294.71 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 294.71 and 74.75 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 294.71 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/294.71 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 294.71 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 22,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027.73/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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