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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.43, 1,112.09 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.43, 1,112.09 and 186.14 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.43 : 1,112.09 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.43/1,112.09 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.43x = 1,112.09 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.43x = 207,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,004.43/741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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