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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.87, 1,114.31 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.87, 1,114.31 and 195.07 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.87 : 1,114.31 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.87/1,114.31 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.87x = 1,114.31 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.87x = 217,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,361.90/742.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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