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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.04 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.04 and 74.96 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.04 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.04 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.04 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 22,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116.20/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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