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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,114.85 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,114.85 and 195.37 is: 293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,114.85 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,114.85 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,114.85 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 217,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,809.39/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.08

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