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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,110.33 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,110.33 and 192.45 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,110.33 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,110.33 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,110.33 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 213,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,683.01/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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