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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.85, 1,103.81 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.85, 1,103.81 and 188.03 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.85 : 1,103.81 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.85/1,103.81 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.85x = 1,103.81 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.85x = 207,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,551.74/735.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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