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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.07, 1,113.09 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.07, 1,113.09 and 194.24 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.07 : 1,113.09 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.07/1,113.09 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.07x = 1,113.09 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.07x = 216,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,206.60/742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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