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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.17, 1,113.18 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.17, 1,113.18 and 194.28 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.17 : 1,113.18 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.17/1,113.18 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.17x = 1,113.18 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.17x = 216,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,267.88/742.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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