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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 295.03 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 295.03 and 74.96 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 295.03 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/295.03 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 295.03 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 22,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115.45/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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