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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.89, 1,114.29 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.89, 1,114.29 and 195.06 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.89 : 1,114.29 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.89/1,114.29 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.89x = 1,114.29 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.89x = 217,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,353.41/742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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