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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,072.82 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,072.82 and 195.32 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,072.82 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,072.82 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,072.82 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 209,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,536.86/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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