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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.26, 1,119.44 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.26, 1,119.44 and 198.44 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.26 : 1,119.44 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.26/1,119.44 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.26x = 1,119.44 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.26x = 222,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,141.67/746.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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