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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,111.95 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,111.95 and 193.49 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,111.95 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,111.95 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,111.95 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 215,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,150.36/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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