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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.83, 1,136.74 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.83, 1,136.74 and 194.96 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.83 : 1,136.74 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.83/1,136.74 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.83x = 1,136.74 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.83x = 221,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,618.46/757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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