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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.49, 1,112.20 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.49, 1,112.20 and 193.73 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.49 : 1,112.20 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.49/1,112.20 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.49x = 1,112.20 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.49x = 215,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,460.46/741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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