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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.29, 1,111.91 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.29, 1,111.91 and 193.47 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.29 : 1,111.91 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.29/1,111.91 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.29x = 1,111.91 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.29x = 215,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,121.23/741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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