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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.07, 1,104.12 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.07, 1,104.12 and 188.25 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.07 : 1,104.12 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.07/1,104.12 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.07x = 1,104.12 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.07x = 207,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,850.59/736.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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