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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 294.95 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 294.95 and 74.91 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 294.95 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/294.95 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 294.95 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 22,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094.33/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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