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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.63, 1,112.34 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.63, 1,112.34 and 193.85 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.63 : 1,112.34 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.63/1,112.34 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.63x = 1,112.34 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.63x = 215,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,630.62/741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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