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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,110.92 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,110.92 and 192.75 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,110.92 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,110.92 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,110.92 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 214,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,128.87/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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