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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.66, 1,105.02 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.66, 1,105.02 and 188.84 is: 283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.66 : 1,105.02 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.66/1,105.02 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.66x = 1,105.02 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.66x = 208,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,674.74/736.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.27

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