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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,114.64 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,114.64 and 195.34 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,114.64 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,114.64 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,114.64 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 217,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,733.78/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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