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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,114.70 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,114.70 and 195.42 is: 293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,114.70 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,114.70 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,114.70 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 217,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,833.66/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.10

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