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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.40, 1,104.60 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.40, 1,104.60 and 188.58 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.40 : 1,104.60 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.40/1,104.60 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.40x = 1,104.60 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.40x = 208,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,309.61/736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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