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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.82, 1,112.65 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.82, 1,112.65 and 194.06 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.82 : 1,112.65 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.82/1,112.65 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.82x = 1,112.65 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.82x = 215,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,914.33/741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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