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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 294.94 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 294.94 and 74.83 is: 112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 294.94 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/294.94 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 294.94 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 22,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070.36/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.24

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