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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,116.01 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,116.01 and 196.26 is: 294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,116.01 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,116.01 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,116.01 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 219,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,028.12/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.38

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