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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.31, 1,104.41 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.31, 1,104.41 and 188.49 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.31 : 1,104.41 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.31/1,104.41 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.31x = 1,104.41 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.31x = 208,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,169.30/736.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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