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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,111.63 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,111.63 and 193.37 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,111.63 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,111.63 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,111.63 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 214,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,956.48/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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