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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,110.72 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,110.72 and 192.65 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,110.72 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,110.72 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,110.72 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 213,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,975.38/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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