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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,111.89 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,111.89 and 193.56 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,111.89 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,111.89 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,111.89 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 215,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,213.98/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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