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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.95, 1,072.35 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.95, 1,072.35 and 195 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.95 : 1,072.35 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.95/1,072.35 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.95x = 1,072.35 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.95x = 209,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,108.25/714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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