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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.81, 1,115.67 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.81, 1,115.67 and 195.99 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.81 : 1,115.67 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.81/1,115.67 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.81x = 1,115.67 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.81x = 218,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,660.16/743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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