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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,104.06 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,104.06 and 188.23 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,104.06 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,104.06 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,104.06 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 207,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,812.16/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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