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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.14, 1,114.66 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.14, 1,114.66 and 195.31 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.14 : 1,114.66 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.14/1,114.66 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.14x = 1,114.66 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.14x = 217,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,704.24/743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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