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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.11, 1,117.71 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.11, 1,117.71 and 197.28 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.11 : 1,117.71 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.11/1,117.71 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.11x = 1,117.71 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.11x = 220,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,501.83/745.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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