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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.72, 1,114.08 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.72, 1,114.08 and 194.92 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.72 : 1,114.08 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.72/1,114.08 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.72x = 1,114.08 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.72x = 217,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,156.47/742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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