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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.06, 1,114.46 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.06, 1,114.46 and 195.21 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.06 : 1,114.46 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.06/1,114.46 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.06x = 1,114.46 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.06x = 217,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,552.76/743.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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