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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.36, 1,072.93 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.36, 1,072.93 and 195.27 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.36 : 1,072.93 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.36/1,072.93 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.36x = 1,072.93 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.36x = 209,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,515.26/715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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