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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.51, 1,115.17 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.51, 1,115.17 and 195.73 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.51 : 1,115.17 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.51/1,115.17 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.51x = 1,115.17 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.51x = 218,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,272.22/743.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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