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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 295.07 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 295.07 and 74.90 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 295.07 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/295.07 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 295.07 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 22,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100.74/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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