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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.31, 1,113.48 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.31, 1,113.48 and 194.54 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.31 : 1,113.48 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.31/1,113.48 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.31x = 1,113.48 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.31x = 216,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,610.83/742.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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