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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.67, 1,111.03 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.67, 1,111.03 and 192.84 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.67 : 1,111.03 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.67/1,111.03 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.67x = 1,111.03 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.67x = 214,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,250.06/740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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