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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,104.55 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,104.55 and 188.51 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,104.55 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,104.55 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,104.55 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 208,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,220.00/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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