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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.31, 1,111.83 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.31, 1,111.83 and 193.46 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.31 : 1,111.83 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.31/1,111.83 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.31x = 1,111.83 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.31x = 215,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,089.07/741.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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