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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,112.19 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,112.19 and 193.62 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,112.19 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,112.19 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,112.19 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 215,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,342.23/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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