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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.47, 1,112.16 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.47, 1,112.16 and 193.62 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.47 : 1,112.16 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.47/1,112.16 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.47x = 1,112.16 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.47x = 215,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,341.32/741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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