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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.13, 1,119.22 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.13, 1,119.22 and 198.32 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.13 : 1,119.22 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.13/1,119.22 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.13x = 1,119.22 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.13x = 221,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,958.36/746.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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