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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 294.90 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 294.90 and 74.89 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 294.90 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/294.90 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 294.90 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 22,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,085.06/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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