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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.94, 1,118.84 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.94, 1,118.84 and 198.18 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.94 : 1,118.84 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.94/1,118.84 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.94x = 1,118.84 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.94x = 221,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,730.72/745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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