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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.66, 1,115.39 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.66, 1,115.39 and 195.84 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.66 : 1,115.39 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.66/1,115.39 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.66x = 1,115.39 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.66x = 218,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,437.98/743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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