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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.66, 1,116.87 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.66, 1,116.87 and 196.83 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.66 : 1,116.87 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.66/1,116.87 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.66x = 1,116.87 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.66x = 219,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,833.52/744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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