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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.10, 1,117.60 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.10, 1,117.60 and 197.28 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.10 : 1,117.60 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.10/1,117.60 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.10x = 1,117.60 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.10x = 220,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,480.13/745.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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