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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.21, 1,104.32 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.21, 1,104.32 and 188.40 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.21 : 1,104.32 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.21/1,104.32 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.21x = 1,104.32 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.21x = 208,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,048.65/736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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