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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,112.22 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,112.22 and 193.64 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,112.22 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,112.22 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,112.22 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 215,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,370.28/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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