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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.77 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.77 and 74.48 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.77 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.77 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.77 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 22,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,101.95/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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