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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 294.78 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 294.78 and 74.72 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 294.78 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/294.78 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 294.78 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 22,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025.96/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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