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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 294.74 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 294.74 and 74.76 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 294.74 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/294.74 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 294.74 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 22,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033.48/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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