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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,112.25 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,112.25 and 193.65 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,112.25 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,112.25 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,112.25 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 215,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,387.21/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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