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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.07, 1,114.59 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.07, 1,114.59 and 195.24 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.07 : 1,114.59 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.07/1,114.59 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.07x = 1,114.59 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.07x = 217,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,612.55/743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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