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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.85, 1,114.26 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.85, 1,114.26 and 195.04 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.85 : 1,114.26 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.85/1,114.26 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.85x = 1,114.26 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.85x = 217,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,325.27/742.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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