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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.63, 1,104.84 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.63, 1,104.84 and 188.80 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.63 : 1,104.84 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.63/1,104.84 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.63x = 1,104.84 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.63x = 208,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,591.03/736.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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