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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.68, 1,114.02 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.68, 1,114.02 and 194.86 is: 292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.68 : 1,114.02 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.68/1,114.02 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.68x = 1,114.02 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.68x = 217,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,077.94/742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.29

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