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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,112.17 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,112.17 and 193.73 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,112.17 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,112.17 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,112.17 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 215,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,460.69/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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