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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.84, 1,112.80 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.84, 1,112.80 and 194.04 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.84 : 1,112.80 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.84/1,112.80 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.84x = 1,112.80 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.84x = 215,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,927.71/741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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