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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.38, 1,113.47 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.38, 1,113.47 and 194.60 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.38 : 1,113.47 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.38/1,113.47 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.38x = 1,113.47 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.38x = 216,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,683.80/742.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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