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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.35, 1,115.01 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.35, 1,115.01 and 195.54 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.35 : 1,115.01 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.35/1,115.01 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.35x = 1,115.01 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.35x = 218,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,029.06/743.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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