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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.71, 1,105.11 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.71, 1,105.11 and 188.88 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.71 : 1,105.11 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.71/1,105.11 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.71x = 1,105.11 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.71x = 208,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,729.03/736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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