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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.29, 1,104.42 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.29, 1,104.42 and 188.49 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.29 : 1,104.42 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.29/1,104.42 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.29x = 1,104.42 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.29x = 208,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,172.13/736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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