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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.23, 1,116.21 and 196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.23, 1,116.21 and 196.42 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.23 : 1,116.21 = 196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.23/1,116.21 = 196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.23x = 1,116.21 × 196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.23x = 219,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,240.88/744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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