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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,111.72 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,111.72 and 193.33 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,111.72 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,111.72 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,111.72 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 214,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,928.83/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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