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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.38, 1,116.63 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.38, 1,116.63 and 196.56 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.38 : 1,116.63 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.38/1,116.63 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.38x = 1,116.63 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.38x = 219,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,484.79/744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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