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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,112.99 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,112.99 and 194.16 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,112.99 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,112.99 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,112.99 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 216,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,092.33/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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