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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.11, 1,110.22 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.11, 1,110.22 and 192.28 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.11 : 1,110.22 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.11/1,110.22 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.11x = 1,110.22 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.11x = 213,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,473.10/740.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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