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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,115.12 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,115.12 and 195.60 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,115.12 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,115.12 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,115.12 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 218,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,117.47/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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