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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.01, 1,113.01 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.01, 1,113.01 and 194.19 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.01 : 1,113.01 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.01/1,113.01 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.01x = 1,113.01 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.01x = 216,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,130.75/742.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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