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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,114.86 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,114.86 and 195.36 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,114.86 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,114.86 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,114.86 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 217,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,799.05/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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