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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.01, 1,109.92 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.01, 1,109.92 and 192.23 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.01 : 1,109.92 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.01/1,109.92 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.01x = 1,109.92 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.01x = 213,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,353.89/740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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