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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.68, 1,111 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.68, 1,111 and 192.84 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.68 : 1,111 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.68/1,111 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.68x = 1,111 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.68x = 214,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,245.24/740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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