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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.11, 1,113.10 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.11, 1,113.10 and 194.27 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.11 : 1,113.10 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.11/1,113.10 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.11x = 1,113.10 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.11x = 216,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,241.94/742.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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