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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.20, 1,114.72 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.20, 1,114.72 and 195.44 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.20 : 1,114.72 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.20/1,114.72 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.20x = 1,114.72 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.20x = 217,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,860.88/743.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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