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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.81, 1,072.22 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.81, 1,072.22 and 194.82 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.81 : 1,072.22 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.81/1,072.22 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.81x = 1,072.22 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.81x = 208,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,888.93/714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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