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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.90, 1,073.88 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.90, 1,073.88 and 195.88 is: 293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.90 : 1,073.88 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.90/1,073.88 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.90x = 1,073.88 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.90x = 210,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,351.61/715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.83

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