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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.77, 1,115.64 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.77, 1,115.64 and 195.94 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.77 : 1,115.64 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.77/1,115.64 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.77x = 1,115.64 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.77x = 218,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,598.50/743.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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