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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.07, 1,116.16 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.07, 1,116.16 and 196.25 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.07 : 1,116.16 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.07/1,116.16 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.07x = 1,116.16 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.07x = 219,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,046.89/744.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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