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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.46, 1,113.61 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.46, 1,113.61 and 194.69 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.46 : 1,113.61 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.46/1,113.61 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.46x = 1,113.61 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.46x = 216,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,805.95/742.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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