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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.93, 1,112.93 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.93, 1,112.93 and 194.16 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.93 : 1,112.93 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.93/1,112.93 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.93x = 1,112.93 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.93x = 216,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,085.52/741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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