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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,110.24 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,110.24 and 192.35 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,110.24 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,110.24 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,110.24 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 213,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,554.66/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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