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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.55, 1,073.33 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.55, 1,073.33 and 195.56 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.55 : 1,073.33 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.55/1,073.33 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.55x = 1,073.33 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.55x = 209,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,894.07/715.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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