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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,114.71 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,114.71 and 195.32 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,114.71 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,114.71 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,114.71 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 217,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,719.58/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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