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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 295.02 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 295.02 and 74.92 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 295.02 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/295.02 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 295.02 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 22,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102.90/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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