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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 295.23 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 295.23 and 74.96 is: 112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 295.23 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/295.23 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 295.23 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 22,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130.44/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.49

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