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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.38, 1,117.97 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.38, 1,117.97 and 197.61 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.38 : 1,117.97 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.38/1,117.97 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.38x = 1,117.97 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.38x = 220,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,921.06/745.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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