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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.85, 1,103.80 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.85, 1,103.80 and 188.04 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.85 : 1,103.80 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.85/1,103.80 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.85x = 1,103.80 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.85x = 207,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,558.55/735.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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