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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.87 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.87 and 75.05 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.87 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.87 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.87 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 22,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128.52/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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