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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.46, 1,115.22 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.46, 1,115.22 and 195.65 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.46 : 1,115.22 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.46/1,115.22 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.46x = 1,115.22 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.46x = 218,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,187.22/743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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