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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,110.37 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,110.37 and 192.41 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,110.37 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,110.37 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,110.37 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 213,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,640.74/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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