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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.81, 1,111.08 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.81, 1,111.08 and 192.96 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.81 : 1,111.08 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.81/1,111.08 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.81x = 1,111.08 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.81x = 214,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,390.78/740.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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