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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.35, 1,118.02 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.35, 1,118.02 and 197.52 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.35 : 1,118.02 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.35/1,118.02 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.35x = 1,118.02 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.35x = 220,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,834.25/745.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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