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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.72, 1,117.14 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.72, 1,117.14 and 196.90 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.72 : 1,117.14 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.72/1,117.14 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.72x = 1,117.14 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.72x = 219,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,964.87/744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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