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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.65, 1,112.48 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.65, 1,112.48 and 193.83 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.65 : 1,112.48 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.65/1,112.48 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.65x = 1,112.48 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.65x = 215,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,631.03/741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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