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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 294.91 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 294.91 and 73.22 is: 109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 294.91 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/294.91 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 294.91 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 21,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,594.56/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.81

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