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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.23, 1,111.82 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.23, 1,111.82 and 193.41 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.23 : 1,111.82 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.23/1,111.82 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.23x = 1,111.82 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.23x = 215,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,036.14/741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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