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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 1,071.25 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 1,071.25 and 194.13 is: 291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 1,071.25 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/1,071.25 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 1,071.25 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 207,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,961.76/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.16

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