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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.18, 1,104.22 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.18, 1,104.22 and 188.37 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.18 : 1,104.22 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.18/1,104.22 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.18x = 1,104.22 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.18x = 208,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,001.92/736.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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