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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.51, 1,104.76 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.51, 1,104.76 and 188.69 is: 283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.51 : 1,104.76 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.51/1,104.76 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.51x = 1,104.76 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.51x = 208,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,457.16/736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.03

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