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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.10, 1,112.72 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.10, 1,112.72 and 254.90 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.10 : 1,112.72 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.10/1,112.72 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.10x = 1,112.72 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.10x = 283,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,632.33/742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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